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Clinical Laboratory Manager
Job Description
We are looking for a Clinical Laboratory Manager to join our team!
The Clinical Laboratory Manager manages the daily operation of the Laboratory Department in accordance with accepted standards and practices to meet the needs of the patients and hospital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages daily activities of the Laboratory Department to assure smooth, efficient and productive operations and quality patient care. Effectively prioritizes needs. Responds to and resolves all Laboratory technical problems as available
Performs duties of a CLS during times of staffing shortage. Maintains competency at all times
Selects individuals, trains/orients, assigns and separates Laboratory staff, either directly or through lead technologists
Contributes to the development of standards of performance and evaluates performance
Develops section goals and objectives, supportive of departmental and hospital goals. Establishes and implements policies and procedures for productive Laboratory operation
Directs, prepares, develops and monitors relevant productivity standards and periodic management reports for the section. Assures departmental schedules maintain adequate staffing levels and are posted in a timely manner
Participates in the development of Laboratory operating budget and ensures that section operates within budget
Evaluates, through research and development, new procedures and instrumentation. Updates all procedures and instrumentation as needed, on an ongoing basis
Oversees that adequate equipment and Supplies for efficient Laboratory operation and uninterrupted service to patients
Assures all accreditation agency requirements are met to assure quality patient care, to include enforcement of all Standards of accreditation and Laboratory polices
Directs information, establishes record systems, and assures appropriate oversight of all Laboratory records, reports, statistics, logs and files To guarantee quality patient care
Ensures that Performance Improvement activities, new policies, new technology, new programs and general communications are carried out, maintaining accountability to quality, adhering to ethical and legal standards
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science of Medical Technology required
Completion of a recognized program
CLS (NCA), MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification required
Leadership, teaching and demonstrated professional competency skills in management of a clinical lab
Effective communication skills
Ability to lead and manage through influence and change
Laboratory instrumentation operation skills required
Minimum five years in a clinical laboratory as a CLS, MT
Three years Supervisory experience required
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